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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.28, 721.64 and 404.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.28, 721.64 and 404.87 is: 558.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.28 : 721.64 = 404.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.28/721.64 = 404.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.28x = 721.64 × 404.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.28x = 292,173.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,173.88/523.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.35

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